GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
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of affairs and of our business in Macao regaining even a modicum of its former prosperity; in the circumstances, it may be neces sary to consider the permanent cessation of our activities in that Port and the ultimate disposal of our plant.
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OBITUARY
Brigadier-General James Edward: Samson
The death occurred yesterday morning at the Matilda Hospitai of Brigadier-General James Ed- ward Samson Army,
the Salvation
The ate Brigadter Samson en- tered hospital about three weeks He was successfully operated up- ago suffering from appendicitis.
on, but 5000 after contracted pneumonia and later developed heart trouble, from which disease he succumbed,
In this relation, shareholders may recall that the major portion of this plant was laid down in 1925, and cun still, therefore, be regard. | ed as a useful and economical unit for the production of Cement; in the event of your Board effecting a decision to abandon operationA
Deceased was born in London. In Macao, t is reasonably anti-
England and although 44 years cipated that no great difficulty willo'd. had been connected with the Salvation Army for about 25 years,
be experienced in realising on the plant. In the meantime, expendi- ture at these Works has beeil re- duced to a minimum, and steps are, being taken in the first instance -to sell all obsolete machinery and stores.
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JAPANESE COMPETITION Your Company again experi- enced intense competition from the sale of Japanese Cement in the Hong Kong market through out the year under review, figures available displaying the that, while 97.468 tons of Cement were imported into the Colony during the year 1935, 79,126 tons came from Japan.
fact
In this connection, it is interest- Ing, however, to note that the price of Japanese Cement has been in- creased of late; due presumably to the present relatival values of the Hong Kong dollar and the yen
We continue to supply a por- tion of the requirements of the Hong Kong Government, and we trust that, with the reduction of our prices, we may, in future, be accorded more support to our in- dustry, particularly.. having re- gard to the fact that your Works employ some 1,500 hands and
from
afford a means of livelihood to the per capita dependents, apart being one of the largest power consumers on the main land; under which circums→ tances, as has "so uften been stressed from this Chair,
your Company materially contributes
to the revenue of the Colony. I am pleased to be able stat that our export trade, principally to Malaya, has been well main- Lained during the past year, and the present exchange levels should enable us to improve our position in those markets.
A GUARANTEE ASKED!! In September last, it became evi- dent that, if your Company was to continue its operations and enter into further contracts, it would be necessary to make some provision for additional supplies of our prin- cipal raw material, namely, Lime- stone. Furthermore," your Direc- tors have in mind certain impor- tant schemes under consideration, in connection with which your Company may be asked to give a guarantee as to the continuity of
that
Much sympathy is felt for de- ceased's widow and three, young daughters, who are all residents of the Colony,
THE FUNERAL
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The hearse carrying the remains (ladies was preceded by officers and men) of the Salvation Army, led by Capt. Standley who carried the Army's banner.
Following the cortege were de-. ceased's family, all of whom were present as chief mourners.
The remains were interred ira Rev. K. Mackenzie Dow officiated the Protestant Cemetery. while
the rites.
Excʻuding the officers of the Salvation Army. among other present to pay their last respects were Messrs. H. J. Cruttwell re presenting Sir Thomas Southorn the Colonial Secretary. H. M. Ar and Foreign Bible Society, W. M rowsmith, representing the British Burnside, D. O. de Silva. and Rev. A. K. Reiton and Mrs. Relton.
. FLORAL TRIBUTES Wreaths were received from the following:-
"All his family. Sir Thoma and Lady Southörn. "Your Om- cers" The Home Girls, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotewal'. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. de Silva. Rev. and Mrs. A K Reiton and Esther. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Burnside (Kowloon Missionary House), Mr. C. C.
Andrew' Brown. Kut Ching. St Church (Kowloon), Members and Friends of Emanuel Mission and Church (Kowloon), and Mr. Mra. Scrim.
BRIDE OF PREMIER EARL HAS RETINUE OF ELEVEN
London, Feb. 2ì.
The Earl of Shrewsbury, the Iemier earl of England, was 108 ried n St. Margaret's, Westmins on Atkins, the younger daughter ter, to day to: Misa Nadine Ciof- of Brig-general L Crofton-Atkins and Mrs. Crofton-Atkins, of Credi-} ton, Devon,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1936.
YACHTING
Sweepstake Race Details
The following were the results of the Sweepstake Race for Mixed Class yachts beld yesterday the course being:-Channel Rocks (F), Kowloon Rock (P). Rumsey Shoal (P), (N.) Mark on Line (P), Chan- nel Rocks (8), Club Line, 3.3.miles: Mixed Classes-Started 15.05
Finished Coff. Pas.
Carpenter, Al 18.39.48 Mr. W. B, Cooper) Lobo, 2
18.34.40 (Capt, N. Syddall) Gull, A...... 16.38.00
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
15
0
13
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18
2
4
(Major B. E. C. Dixon) Pat, A12 16.38.29
NOTE-Figures in parentheses Indicate number of letters in the words required.
5
(Mrs. D. W. Persse) Painted Lady,
ACROSS
1
-5-An interval of time (5).
3
A14........... 16.38.58 (Major F. C. Booty) Eunice, G3 16.45.15 16.27.571 1
(Mr. F. Anthony)
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
FOOTBALL
London, Mar. 17. Clyde scored a clever win against St. Johnstone in a first division Scottish League football match at Clyde to-day, netting three times to the visitors' once.-
·Roster
NO MENTION OF RYDER CUP IN DONOR'S WILL
London, Feb. 20. Mr. Samuel Ryder was known to every golfer..
He gave the Ryder Cup, for. which professionals of America and Britain play, and. which the U.S. holds at present.
He engaged Abe Mitchell as his private professional, paying him £1,000 a year.
It is said that in the course of thirty years interest in the game bis benefactions to professional golfers totalled £30.000. Then, last month, Mr. Ryder died from catching a chill in London.
Yesterday details of his will be- came known.
Golf is not mentioned.
There is not a word about the Ryder Cup (which is not endowed),
Not a word about golfers Nor about Abe Mitchell
OBITUARY
Mr. William Adamson
Mr. Willam Adamson, who was Secretary of State for Scotland in Lord Shrewsbury celebrated his two Socialist Governments, died coming-of-age last December. His last night at the age of 72
ride is aged 22,
Only guests with cards of invitaminer, and he worked in the pit w. the son of a Scottish tion were admitted to the church.. Cement supplies. Your Board felt, Queen Mary and King George, the seat for 21 years.
Lord Shrewsbury is a godson of for West Fife in 1910.
for 27 years before becoming M.. therefore, that. It was inadvisable and when King George died ar
He he.d In Novem- our stocks of Limestone should be permitted to fall below held up. A few days after his ac munist.
rangements for the wedding vere ber last he was beaten by a Com- one year's supply, and, in view of cersion King Edward informed the the satisfactory state of the Com- Earl, through the Lord Chamber pany's cash position, negotiations lain, that it was his wish that the were entered into for a fresh con-wedding should take place sa ar tract, and I am pleased to say that ranged
with
on
arrangements have now been made OYSTER GREY AND WHITE for the supply of 100,000 tons of Owing to Court
regulations Stone at price which, que tourning colours of oyster. Brey rates of exchange obtaining at and white were employed as the that time. bears favourable com- plour scheme for the bride and parison
Ger attendants, previous contracts entered into for supplies of raw of heavy white brocade cut
Miss Crofton-Atkina wore a gown material... The action of your medieval lines with "puff sleeves, Board in this matter thus assures and a white collar studded with continuity of operation for some pearls. Her long train was of the two years ahead.
sume material, and her tulle veil, In view of the somewhat difficult which was edged with old legs, was times through which your Com-held in place by a coronet of white pany is passing, and in accordance camelias. with the strict policy of reducing bridesmaids, two little maids of There were 11 attendants-seven expenditure as far as possible, honour, and two small page-boys.
your Board unanimously agreed that the remuneration of each Director should be reduced froz
$3,000 to $2,000 per annum, as from the beginning of the year 1835, and until such time as the Company's business justifies a reversion to the former rate.
Before "closing, I have to refer again, to the matter of unconvert ed shares, of which 07,047 still re- main to be sent in. I would once more repeat the request made at jast Annual Meeting that share holders in possession of this scrip. will assist us by sending it in for conversion.
From 1917 to 1921 he was chair- man of the Parlamentary Labour Party, and of that period he led his col- for the greater part
leagues in the House. He was also. general secretary of the Kinross and Clackmannan Miners' Fife. Association.
Square-shouldered, dogged and deliberate, "Wuille" Adamson, as his friends all called him, did not pretend to political genius or to oratory. But he was an able map. shrewed and cautious. His strength came from his moderation common sense. No one could be more conscientious,
and
He refused to give way to ex- the limelight. By his steady and tremists and he had no liking for
honest qualities he played a valu- able part in directing his party ut the moment or its Daw-found strength in Parliament.
Mr. N. V. A. Croucher secor.dea
It was in January, 1924, that he the report which when put to the became Secretary for Scotland, meeting was carried without dis-and he held that office until sention.
OFFICERS ELECTED The next business before the meeting was the re-election of Sir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. T. E. Pearce as directors whi retired under article 10% of the articles or the Association.
Mr. C. A. L. Ricketi proposed the re-election which was seconded by Mr. Fung Kwok Wal and carried unanimously.
November of the same year. 1929 he was reappointed, and he served until 1931.
Tribules were-paid to him by St. Andrews and Glasgow Universities. each of which conferred on him the honorary degree of·LL.D. Edinburgh made him a Freeman in July, 1929, in company with Sir James Barre.
in
Mr. Adamson held the view that There being no further matters
the Loch Ness monster was rea calling for comment, I now have On the proposal of Mr. E. M. "You Southerners," he said. pleasure in formally proposing the Raymond seconded by Mr. J. A. 1933, are far too sceptical- regard- adoption of the Report and Ac- M. gueiredo, it was agreed that in Loch Ness monster. In my counts for the financial year ended Messrs. Linstead and Davis and opinion the monster is real, and I! the 31st December, 1935, as pre-Messri. Lowe, Bingham and Mat- am not joking." 'sented, and when this has been thews, Chartered accountants, be It was a very great blow to him seconded, I shall be pleased to re-appointed auditors for the en-when his wife died nearly a year answer any questions shareholders suing year, at a remuneration of ago. He said she had been h's fr may wish to ask.
$1 000 each.
spiration.
1-A man is not a successful one when his occupation is all work and no play (9). -It may look attractive out- side, but none of the beds in It is it to sleep in (5).
10. This amusement is boisterous
(9).
11. In the extreme (6).
15. Half a letter may be allowed
for this (3).
17-An evergreen
6-A clue which is incomplete is
not fair (7).
7. In fact, it's just allly! (7), 8-I you want to learn the bones, a toyman has all you need (7).
12. Do this later on (7), 13-Term for a horse with a thin;
hollow neck (7).
of way
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14.-An old
"Please" (7).
that slowly grows, whose wood was used for making bows (7). 16-A representation that is true
to nature (7).
19. One who is getting on in life
makes his this (3).
21. Now for a number! but it must be nothing after nine (6). 2.This spring blossom may be
spotted by a "wormy leaf" (anagram) (9). 1.26-Here one has to contend with
a wooden bowl (6). 27. This may be fine Latin. but, it's baby-like English! (9).
DOWN
2-This may be found in space
(4).
JJ
3. Fruit of the oak (4).
4.
This word is the kind that is often set (4).
saying
15-This is a man of a lukewarm
nature (3),
16-What a judge must do in any
case (3).
20-A poet might write it at full
speed (5).
22-What Saxon king built a
dyke, 100 miles long, from the Dee to the Wye? (4), 23.-It may be wet or dry, but does it make an atom of difference?. (4)............. 24.-A last cine to end the list!
(4).
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:-
9. Supineness: 10, Drift; 12. Tittup: Across-1, Painless; 8, Augural:-
13, Jibe; 14, Par: 16, Skip: 17, Be- fore; 18, Earth; 22, Threadbare: 23, Nosegay; 24, Peerless.
Down-1, Positive; 2. Impute; 3. Languish: 4. Song: 5. Bus; 6. Suer; 7, Gaff; 8, Astir; 10, Defen- der: 11, Tireless: 19, Jap. 14. Pithy: 15, Solace; 19, AzDv; 20. They: 21, Bene: 22 Tax.
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